Sermons on Ascent:

Ittai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2019

Courage means we are willing to work and serve even if it is difficult and may cost us.

Faithful till the end 2 Samuel 15:21 "But But Ittai replied to the king, "As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be." During the most worst times in the life of David, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miriam

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2019

. Don’t allow bitter roots to grow, forgive and move. Hallelujah!

MIRIAM! Numbers 12:1”And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. “ As I watch sisters and brothers (from same family) at our ABIDE ANGEL HOME - a free boarding and Home for the poor and under privileged ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better Together: My Family's Journey With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2015

As Christians, we are adopted into God’s family, God becomes our Heavenly Father, and we are brothers and sisters. We are better together.

BETTER TOGETHER: MY FAMILY’S JOURNEY WITH GOD (20 YEARS AND COUNTING) INTRO: Happy Father’s Day! SKIT GUYS FATHER’S DAY VIDEO OPENING TEXT: “God’s unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: *other

10th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Aug 22, 2014

Christ teaches us that our faith, however small it may be, is very much alive, very active and powerful! He compares the growth of our faith to the raising of a tiny mustard seed. If we keep it alive and nature it, we can move mountains with it.

Our Gospel reading this morning deals with the topic of faith. Last Sunday St. Matthew told us about Simon Peter’s faith and his momentary loss of it when he took his eyes off Jesus. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus tells us that the strength of our faith determines our ability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23, John 6:1-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Transition: What Happened Before The Resurrection?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 6, 2015

The burial of Jesus is not merely incidental; although not as important as the other two points of the Gospel, it is something we need to contemplate and study.

The Transition: What Happened Before the Resurrection? 1. Two men went hunting in Canada -- had a pilot take them to remote spot. They shot 6 elk. Pilot says, “We can’t fly with that many-- too heavy. We can only take three.” “Last year we had the same kind of plane and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Challenges Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 22, 2021

Amongst the many interpretations, the challenges of life have been defined as "The situation of being faced with something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart” once remarked: “Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow. The challenge of life is intended to make you better, not bitter.” James 1:2-4 reminds us: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Isaiah 41:13, Philippians 4:13

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Tribulations Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2023

Lifts, or elevators as they are often referred to, are defined as a platform or compartment housed in a specifically designed shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels.

Andy Rooney, an American television writer once remarked: “Almost all of us have an elevator or two in our lives somewhere. We wait for them, we ride on them. We're annoyed by the wait, but pleased with the lift.” Ezekiel 3:12 reminds us: “Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21, Romans 12:12, Revelation 3:10, Colossians 3:15

Hope

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 24, 2025

This is a simple (unfinished) sermon on Romans 12:12.

I thought this morning about being a young child in the store shopping with my mom. I remember walking through the clothes racks and letting the clothes brush against my face playing some game alone with my imagination. I remember going to the mall with them and walking through the old Target store ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Given to teach a spiritual truth.

A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding (Nehemiah 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2025

Does the church need rebuilding on the right foundation?

After generations of not following the faith once delivered by Jesus and the apostles, can a church rebuild on the right foundation, Jesus? Let’s examine rebuilding Jerusalem in Nehemiah 3. Were there teams assigned to different aspects of rebuilding Jerusalem? Did wealthy nobles avoid the Lord’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Heaven

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 1, 2001

Jesus has given us a wonderful promise that if we place our trust in Him that we will one day spend eternity in heaven.

The Promise of Heaven John 14:1-6 Introduction "One time it was my privilege to watch the ascent of a balloon. It was bound to the earth by many cords. As the process of filling it with gas began, it struggled to get free. The first line was cut, and immediately that side was lifted from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God